Sales Engineer

Components Express by 2Connect; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid sick leave and vacation time

Annual performance bonus

Incentives for SMART goal objectives

Job summary

Components Express by 2Connect is seeking a Sales Engineer to bridge technical expertise with customer needs, supporting the development and delivery of cable and harness solutions.

You will collaborate with engineering, sales, purchasing, and production teams to ensure products are manufacturable, cost-effective, and meet customer requirements throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent technical experience).
• Experience with cable assemblies, wire harnesses, or electromechanical products preferred.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes (metal, plastics, or industrial environments).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience with CAD systems such as Autodesk Inventor or similar is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work directly with customers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and propose improvements to cable and harness assembly solutions.
• Support and oversee the product lifecycle, from concept through production and delivery.
• Evaluate project feasibility and ensure all resources are in place for successful manufacturing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production, purchasing, and sales teams.
• Assist with RFQs, quoting, and technical proposals.
• Handle and resolve customer issues and complaints from a technical perspective.
• Review and support creation of engineering drawings, assemblies, and BOMs.
• Recommend appropriate materials, connectors, contacts, and cable components.
• Ensure alignment between customer expectations and internal capabilities.

Skills

CAD reading

Technical drawings

Customer communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Components Express is a trusted provider and a leading manufacturer of Camera-Link Cables and related cable assemblies serving the Machine Vision Industry. We partner with customers across industries to deliver reliable, innovative products—supported by strong technical expertise and a collaborative, customer-focused culture.

About the Role

The Sales Engineer plays a key role in bridging technical expertise with customer needs, supporting the development and delivery of cable and harness solutions. This position is responsible for working with customers and internal teams to develop designs, propose improvements, and ensure successful execution throughout the product lifecycle. This role requires strong collaboration across engineering, sales, purchasing, and production teams to ensure products are manufacturable, cost-effective, and meet customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and propose improvements to cable and harness assembly solutions
• Support and help oversee the product lifecycle, from concept through production and delivery
• Evaluate project feasibility and ensure all resources are in place for successful manufacturing
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production, purchasing, and sales teams
• Assist with RFQs, quoting, and technical proposals
• Handle and resolve customer issues and complaints from a technical perspective
• Review and support creation of engineering drawings, assemblies, and bills of materials (BOMs)
• Recommend appropriate materials, connectors, contacts, and cable components
• Ensure alignment between customer expectations and internal capabilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent technical experience)
• Experience with cable assemblies, wire harnesses, or electromechanical products preferred
• Understanding of manufacturing processes (metal, plastics, or industrial environments)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Experience with CAD systems such as Autodesk Inventor or similar is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on practical, cost-effective solutions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work directly with customers and internal teams

Why Join Components Express?

• Opportunity to work on custom, application-driven projects
• High visibility role with impact across sales, engineering, and operations
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Growing company with strong customer relationships and industry presence
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities

Our Total Rewards

• Health insurance
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid sick leave and vacation time
• Annual performance bonus
• Quarterly and annual incentives for SMART goal objectives